Dataset Tracking Table
This page tracks candidate datasets, whether they have APIs or downloadable files, and what role they may play in the project.
| Source | Topic | Access Type | Likely Use | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Reserve DFA | Wealth distribution | CSV download | Track household wealth shares by percentile and asset type. | Identified |
| FRED | Economic indicators | API / CSV | Inflation, wages, unemployment, interest rates, housing indicators. | Identified |
| Census Bureau | Income, poverty, housing | API / CSV | Household income, poverty, demographics, housing costs. | Identified |
| FEC | Campaign finance | API / downloads | Political donations, committees, campaign finance patterns. | Needs review |
| OpenSecrets | Lobbying and influence | API / reports | Lobbying spending, industry influence, political connections. | Needs review |
| World Inequality Database | Global inequality | Downloads | Compare U.S. wealth and income inequality with other countries. | Needs review |
| Housing datasets | Housing affordability | Mixed | Track rents, home prices, mortgages, and affordability pressure. | Needs source selection |